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Monday, September 23, 2024

J.B. Efird Home Destroyed by Fire, Sept. 24, 1924

Home of J.B. Efird Destroyed by Fire. . . Home Was One of Finest in Myers Park—Everything in Home Burned

By the Associated Press

Charlotte, Sept. 24—Fire of undetermined origin discovered shortly after 1 o’clock this morning completely destroyed the home of J.B. Efird in Myers Park. The loss is estimated between $75000 and $100,000 with $25,000 insurance. The home, one of the finest in Myers Park, with all of its furnishings was a complete loss, no article of furniture or personal effects being saved.

Mr. Efird is president of the Efird chain of department stores operating stores in Charlotte, Greensboro, Wilmington, Concord and other North Carolina cities.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1924

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